If I was not afraid of the sensation of needles and the memories associated with the pain they have caused, I would have gotten those allergy shots and probably made my life a lot more liveable.

If I was not afraid of not-knowing I would have packed up and left a long time ago. even to this day I regret not walking away because I know you could be so much better off with me tagging along behind you.

If I was not afraid of my potential I would have traveled the world giving back to others through creativity and service.

"Fear, as an object does not exist, there are only fearful thoughts and avoidance behaviors".

Everyone feels afraid at times, I was afraid of losing my job and I felt stuck, then after some major life changing events I came to realize the only thing anyone can do is to do the brave thing and act anyway.

So now whenever I feel afraid, I just say that (quote) to myself and act anyway.

If I was not less afraid of face to face interaction I would go door to door and evangelize (instead of doing so online)

If I was not afraid of the unknown and those things that I cannot control...I would probably be more aggressive towards executing my true endeavors. I am learning to take things one thing at a time, and to feel the fear and do it anyway. Do my part and leave the rest to God. Live life on purpose!

I notice a lot of people mention emotional fears (fear of rejection, particularly). I am an introvert and also suffer from those kinds of fears. I wanted to mention that I recently read Quiet by Susan Cain and found the book almost therapeutic in its acknowledgement and understanding. http://tinyurl.com/dxl5xpq

The most universal thing about fears is that we almost always regret them later.

The fear of what people thought of me kept me from being who I was meant to be. Up until Now!

I could use some advice.....52....smart...good job.....Giver.......but living in fear of coworkers, boss,landlord.....I prefer to keep the peace instead of standing up for myself........I don't find this admirable.... Do you? Afraid to rock the boat in case I am the one who ends up suffering.......help!

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The last thing fear stopped me from doing was making myself available to meet new people. Hiding is not the same as being invisible. Making the decision to be seen was one of simplest yet most empowering things I've done lately.

If I wasn't afraid of people finding out who (what) I am I would not have done a lot of things. I usually try to duck out before the play ends. I've missed out on so much and splattered a lot of lives.

If I wasn't afraid of death, I would fly in airplanes or go on cross country camping trips with my kids. If I wasn't afraid of rejection, I'd talk to more people and smile more. If I wasn't afraid of missing out, I'd give all my things away so I could feel absolutely free.

Falling in love or having someone love me

the God thats in all of us

If the fear of change wasn't so great I would be fulfilled in my work environment. I would be serving other humans and enjoying giving back. Instead, I struggle with having to choose monetary stability with misery at work.

If I wasn't afraid of failing I would have tried harder. R.I.P.to my ex-husband.

If I wasn't afraid of destroying my family I would break up with my boyfriend. At least until I can clearly figure out whether or not I am really with him because I am in love with him or if it's for our children. I'm afraid my kids will suffer from my selfish decision to find happiness.

The last time fear stopped me doing anything was this morning. I paused at the pavement to let the cars pass before crossing the road.

Fear is not a bad thing, It is just a thing.

If I was not afraid of bossing and arguing with the big group of 300+ lb. Samoans who put in my slab to increase the size of my driveway, I would have a drain system that would hold the run-off of rain and not pool up causing what my neighbors are calling "Lake Henry" in the winter rains. Large men terrify me and these big men assured me that the drain would hold the run-off. It doesn't. The quote was for $5,000.00, but ended up costing $17,000.00. I was beside myself in anger and wanted them to get finished and go the hell away. After they were finished, every mutual friend was so angry at them for overcharging me that they lost several friends over their shabby, overpriced work. I have a knee-shaking fear of these big men and it stopped me from arguing with them. They gave me the mean "tiki-face" and I about peed myself. So, now, when I am wading through ankle-deep water on my driveway --- I would like to kick myself in the a*s.

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